Reports indicate that several oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate amid ongoing military exchanges.
Security and emergency officials said investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fires and assess the extent of the damage. Authorities have not yet confirmed the full number of casualties or the scale of the losses.
At the same time, the United States and Iran have continued launching attacks on each other's interests, raising fresh concerns about the possibility of a wider conflict across the Middle East.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, and any disruption in the area could have significant consequences for global energy markets and international maritime trade.
Security analysts warn that if the conflict continues to intensify, it could pose a greater threat to regional stability and disrupt global oil supplies.